C2sideways

I will be taking my '95 C2 coupe on a 3000km road trip this year and would like to know what i should be taking as a toolkit and spares for roadside repairs. I will have the full Porsche toolkit and a general socket and screwdriver kit with me. Any special tools required ?

I will have roadside recovery if necessary.

I have the following list started and hope some of you may be able to add to it. This list should not only help me but other RL'ers too. Thanks

Alternator belts
DME
Tire repair kit
Oil (2 quart)

Railmaster.

I always carry the same + window switch. And a few extra spare fuses.

FGL28

Hi way flares, shop gloves, several large trash bags a couple of 20s

mpruden

Probably more of a "minimum tool set" solution, but I posed a similar question to the board a while back. The theory was to identify what types of failures have actually stranded a 993, then pack the necessary tools to address those failures.

I think you have a good list, but would question the need to pack that much oil. Is it likely that you'll go through more than a quart?

While it may not be the ideal oil for some, in a pinch M1 15w50 and V-Twin 20w50 are so easy to find in the States (no idea about availability in Canada), that you could probably get away with not packing any oil and just pick some up along the way.

C2sideways

Never thought of a window switch but its a good one, could always use the passenger one but then they might miss it too. Suppose they are cheap and always handy.

Are Highway flares readily available, never tried to buy them ? I have a safety triangle. Bags and gloves are a given but thanks for the reminder.

I thought 2 quarts were a little over the top but i don't know its true consumption on long runs. I will be stateside though and will probably just take the 1 considering its availability as you say.

Thanks all so far

Hilltopper

Carry a full size front tire mounted on rim in back seat. Very low cost tire/wheel option from TireRack.

bjornebo

I always have a spare set of belts, just in case (if the fan belt breaks, you won't get very far).

C2sideways

Is this a wind up or what ?

What is the reason for this these days with tire repair kits, an emergency tire/wheel assy and roadside recovery ?

Please give me an honest answer to your recommendation, unless you think it looks cool to lug a wheel around in the back, actually think it might be full of bags and stuff too. I imagine that you expect this to be used on the rear too ?

FGL28

i forgot duct tape, bulbs, and cable ties

Hilltopper

Yes on the rear as temporary. Trust me "roadside" in the sticks, takes a long time and you may be at the mercy of where it is towed. Full size temp easily gets you where you can get new ordered and mounted.

sand_man

As for simple spares, I keep much of what has already been mentioned. I always have multiple small (but bright) flashlights with extra batteries (I like the kind that take one "AA" or "AAA" battery) and I always have a Leatherman clipped inside my pants pocket. As for tools, these are what I keep in the trunk/boot at all times. Not cheap, but I use them often when helping others with their garage projects...it's nice to know I always have decent tools with me, even if not for my own roadside repairs

bobboinski

6 pack of your favorite brew on ice. Just in case you really get stranded.

911RufRT

An extra battery for the fob and a screwdriver could also help. My fob died on me the other day while I was out doing errands and it left me stranded.

sand_man

Oh, and if you are gonna cary spare belts, make sure your tool roll has the proper tools for working with the pulleys. Belts won't do you much good if you can't get the pulleys apart (and back together).

bjornebo

^ and an assortment of pully shims since the new belts will not be exactly the same size as the old ones.